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Natural Pier

Fishing Access Site on the Clark Fork River

Difficult Accessibility

Region 2 | Glacier Country

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Lower Clark Fork River, At bridge - Thompson Falls State Park, "Miner's Candles" in foreground


Open:	Jan 1—Dec 31
Size:	acres
Elevation:	2963 ft
Nearest Town:	Missoula

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Access to the river is difficult.

Natural Pier Fishing Access Site is located on the Clark Fork River 174 miles from the mouth on the right hand side as you face down stream. Petty Creek is the next access site up stream from Natural Pier. St. John's is the next site down stream from Natural Pier. Natural Pier is one of 24 FWP managed sites on the Clark Fork River. .

Directions

West of Missoula on I-90 to Exit 75, south then west for 1 mile on Frontage Road. (Lat 47.015, Lng -114.507)

Restrictions & Closures

Know Before You Go!: Dip sites will be used on calmer water in nearby sections of the river. Fire personel will be stationed at these sites to advise recreationists about the fire suppression work and the presence of helicopters on the river. Boaters using the river should be cautious and must pull over when instructed by fire personel. Boats should pull to the side of the river until the dip is completed, stay close together, and listen to instructions. Those using fishing access sites along the Clark Fork must also keep boat ramps and launch sites clear of vehicles and open for fire crew use.